Shikakai And Honey Hair Rinse

You Will Need

• 1 tbsp shikakai powder
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup filtered water

Prep Time

20 minutes

Processing Time

5 minutes

Process

1. Heat the water in a pot until it comes to a boil. To the boiling water, add the shikakai powder and oil.
2. Let the mixture steep for about 15-20 minutes with a lid on the pot. Strain the mixture, and to it, add the honey. Let it cool.
3. Optionally, you can skip the 2nd step and directly add honey to the mixture if you want an exfoliating, gritty rinse. (This is not recommended for people with curly or dry hair.)
4. Shampoo your hair as you normally would and then pour the shikakai solution through your hair.
5. Massage it into your scalp and hair for about 5 minutes and then rinse it out with some cool water.
6. Alternatively, you can replace your normal shampoo with this rinse because of shikakai’s cleansing properties.

How Often?

Once a week.

Why This Works

Use this rinse to add an instant shine to your hair. If you have dry hair, this rinse also makes for a good shampoo replacement. With regular use, it makes your hair shiny and soft, while also strengthening your roots and hair shafts.